Art & Style
What did Frida want most from Diego when she showed him her paintings?
An honest, straightforward opinion.
Frida is often described as "spirited." What does this mean?
Strong-willed, lively, and passionate.
How does Frida’s cultural background influence her art?
She incorporates themes and language from her cultural background.
Where did Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera first meet?
At the National Preparatory School in Mexico City.
What does a painting’s title help viewers do?
Understand what the painting is about.
How did Diego describe the nature of Frida’s paintings?
Honest and without artistic “tricks.”
Why did Diego warn Frida about his tendency to flatter?
To signal he might not be fully honest without her challenge.
Why might an artist use traditional rituals in their life?
To connect with culture and bring meaning to daily routines.
What was unusual about how Frida and Diego lived when they were married?
They kept separate homes and studios and had a complicated relationship.
Why do artists like Frida use symbols in their work?
To express feelings and ideas that words alone can’t show.
Why is Frida’s detailed attention to everyday objects important?
She draws inspiration from small details around her.
Frida is described as having a "fine nervous body." What does that suggest about her personality and inner self?
Sensitivity and emotional depth.
How does Frida’s use of language reflect her identity?
She mixes Spanish with indigenous terms.
What personal tragedy deeply affected Frida and influenced her art?
The bus accident that caused her lifelong health problems and inability to have children.
What do animals in Frida’s paintings often represent?
Nature and life.
How can paying attention to color, shape, and sound enhance creativity?
It helps create rich sensory experiences.
How does Frida’s attitude toward Diego’s opinion show her character?
Confident but seeks honest feedback.
What does Frida’s collection of folk art indicate?
She values cultural traditions and heritage.
How did Diego Rivera’s behavior hurt Frida during their marriage?
He had many affairs, including one with Frida’s sister.
Why did Frida include fruit in some of her paintings?
To show hidden meanings about life and emotion.
What does it mean when someone says a painting has “no tricks”?
It is straightforward and sincere.
What physical traits did Diego notice about Frida?
Her delicate, nervous presence.
Why is the Blue House significant for Frida?
It is her home and symbol of identity.
Despite their difficulties, what did Frida and Diego do several times in their relationship?
They separated and remarried multiple times.
How does Frida’s art combine different cultural symbols?
By mixing indigenous and modern elements.